We are pleased to present the Fall 2012 issue of the Delaware Docket, the Newsletter of the Delaware Judiciary, which is published semi-annually to provide updates on activities and events in the Judicial community. All are welcome to suggest topics, contribute articles for future editions, and provide suggestions on the newsletter. Please use the links below to navigate the current issue or view the printable pdf version.

Chief Justice Steele's 2012 State of the Judiciary Remarks Highlighted
When Chief Justice Myron T. Steele delivered his State of the Judiciary Remarks at the Bench and Bar Conference in the summer, he spoke about the "enormous value that our courts bring to our governmental system and society," and focused on the serious challenges the courts face.

Process Improvement Workshops
Through a partnership with the University of Delaware, managers and administrators from Delaware Courts and the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) participated in a series of process improvement workshops this summer, with the goal of learning new approaches to streamline and improve systems in their courts.

New Chief Disciplinary Counsel Appointed
Members of the public seeking redress for an attorney's misconduct will have a new Chief Disciplinary Counsel to assist them. Jennifer-Kate Aaronson, Esquire, was appointed by the Delaware Supreme Court as Chief Disciplinary Counsel for the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC).

Family Court Reinstitutes Call Centers
On June 1, 2012, the Family Court reinstituted the New Castle County Call Center. Its original Call Center was disbanded several years ago due to budgetary constraints.

Chinese Delegation Visits the New Castle County Courthouse
On June 15, 2012, the Delaware Courts hosted a delegation of eight judges and lawyers from China, two members of the DuPont Company's legal team, and two members of Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law at the New Castle County Courthouse.

That Was Then, This is Now: A 40 Year retrospective of Life as a Judicial Branch Employee
Reflecting on 42 years of dedicated service to the Court of Common Pleas, Carole Kirshner spoke fondly about her recent retirement party thrown in her honor. "The party meant a lot to me. It made me proud of what I had achieved when I saw everyone there who wanted to be there," said Carole who retired from her position as Court Administrator on July 1, 2012.

Making Cyber Security Training Work for You
A recent change in focus on tactics deployed in the war against cyber crime places an emphasis on educating users about viruses, malware, SPAM, spear phishing, including cybercriminals' use of financial information.

Law Libraries Introduce Online Interactive Resource
The State of Delaware Judicial Law Libraries are excited to announce the upcoming addition of our new webpage! The new webpage will be located on the Court website and will offer a cutting edge "Ask a Law Librarian" real-time chat option.